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State journal and political register (Columbus, Ohio), 1837-12-01

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f STATE POLITICAL REGISTER. EDITED BY JOHN M. GALLAGHER PUBLISHED BY SCOTT A GALLAGHER, AT THREE DOLLARS PER YEAR IX ADVANCE. J. D. NICHOLS, PUBLISHING AGENT.' JOURNAL Vol. 27, No. 15. CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO, FRIDAY, DECEMBER I, 1837. -REGISTER Vol. 1, No. 21. JOURNAL AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1837 WEEKLY LITERARY REVIEW. Owen's Historical Drama. " Pocahontas; a Historical Drama, in Five Acts : by A Citizen or the West." This production, published in exquisite stylo by George Dearborn, of New York, ia understood to be from the pen of Robert Dale Owen, of Indiana. Mr. Owen has for years been known as an able didactic essayist; but into the regions of strictly imaginative lit-eratnre, we bcliove this is his first step. He has made it, we are happy to find, only after ample and most commcmlublo preparation ; and the manner in which he sustains himself, leads us to hope much from his efforts should he decido to pursue a career thus auspiciously begun. The eubjeot and scene of the Drama, as will be at once conjectured from its title, havo been sought in one of the most interesting passages of our early colonial history ; and good materials, thus found, have been used with no slight dramatic skill and much poetic power. In saying this for the work, it must not bo supposed that we regard it as a production with- wit great faults. The historical personages of he Drama, were, so to speak, exaggerations of human character ; the records which havo come down to us of their lives and actions, were most probably exaggerations of reality; and the representations of them by the dramatist, are exag-gerationsof those records. There are, moreover, affectations of collocation, which should havo been avoided; an occasional want of rhythmical accuracy, which bespeaks a faulty ear ; and in several instances a pomposity of language used j in ordinary details, much more characteristic of j the taste of the undergraduate, than of that of the ripe scholar and experienced writer. " Pocahontas" has not been prepared for the stage, by its author ; nor do we think it susceptible of such adaptation. His too simple in plot, 1 and too purely poetical, to suit the taste of the day ; and does not possess enough of bustle and clap-trap to permit of the actors showing themselves olf to tho astonishment of admiring lookers on. Though a closet production, it cannot bo ranked with "Ion" and "Philip Van Artevcldc;" neither, though unsuitcd for stage representation, can it, without tho greatest in justice to tho author, be classed as any thing less than a hundred limes superior, in point of genius and poetical excellence, to the great mass of thoso " successful plays" which are accepted by managers called liberal, applauded by audiences styled fashionable and discriminating; and putted to the skies by editors thought to be honest, judicious, and capable: all, because the first got them almost for a thank ye, the second have eyes to be gratified but nut brains, and tho third are presented with season tickets, and allowed to gallant lady-actors from the greenroom to their rooms at the hotel ! As an acquisition to Western Literature, we look upon " Pocahontas" u ill) much pride ; and doubt not that Mr. Owen will be warmly welcomed into the band of Western Sous of Song, by Prentice, Curry, Thomas, tho author of "Erato," &c. &c. Our room is limited, and wo are obliged to confine our extracts to a single scene. The one we have given, is not selected for its beauty of -stylo, but rather that it is novel, and discon tiected with the thread of the story, Namonlac had been despatched by King Powhatan, with the Kiiglish, or Yengeese, as the Indians termed them, or. the return homo of one of their ships, to examine into the character offlio institutions of that nation. Wo introduce him where he comes beforo his chief, to narrate his adventures.Jfamontar. (.'hlcanring to Powhatan, knrrh.) Great Sachem ! ntnv'Ht thou see a hundred snows! A onion v. ('lidc.) He looks nnd moves already like a Yengecse! Poirliatan. What hnst thou ami ! A'amnnlae, If 1 could count the leaves That nutuum winds have strewed throughout our forests ; If I could say how many deer are found In Aragisen, I might tell thee, too, What I have seen. Powhatan. Do the Talefnecs dwell Bevnnd the (.rent Lake, where the sun first rises? J'ainontae. They do. Powhatan. How far. Nntnonlae, Two moons ago wc left Their country ; and their winged canoes are swift. AomoN.'. So far as that! Pntrhatan. Arc they a mighty nation ! I bode thee count their warriors, and 1 guvo thee Ijong stalks of cane to notch the number on. Where aro they Aamontac. ' Sachem! Tnilians may be counted; There is no number for a Yengeeso natiuu! Powhatan. Are they so many Namnntae. You may sooner reckon The pebbles of the hike! Paspuiw and Ao'iiom put Voir hand to their mrmtt, in tuktn of astonishment. Powhatan. I bade tliee see The Yengeese (!od. Hast I hou obeyed ine? Namnntae. No. I asked to sec him, hut the Wliiteskins n;iid lie dwelt above the clouds, nud that no man Could lind him out, 1 asked to see, their Okees They understood me not, until I called theni The Spirits tlint protect their braves in war Rut they, too, dwell, it seems, 111 Yengeese Land, Above the clouds, Pntrhatan. That's strange ! The Ycngerse Sachem Dwells he above the clouds too! Jt'amontae. No, I saw him. Pntrhatan. Is he n mighty warrior? Jamontar. Powliatun ! I am a brave. Dost llion believe my words? Powhatan, Speak! 1 believe ihy words. A'amontar. The I'olelucid Nation Are great, and rich, and powerful. They dwell Jn lodges framed ol rock. Their inigbtv guns Itoar louder than the thunder raining death Wherever they are pointed, Tlicy have warriors, All clad in Yengeese iron, nciive and brave, With longknives sharper than our tomahawks; And seated on the buck of these strange beaxts, You've seen among them here. And yet oh strange! Their Sachem's an old squaw ! Powhatan. A woman 1. Namontae, No; But an old, coward pipinw. Powhatan, i ho 1 engoeso raciiem : ; Paspaho. A srjuaw ! and yet his warriors obey hun ! j hamontae. I've said it. Can I lie? Ami a coward! He cannot look a wuirior in the face! Pntrhatan. And this is he, tho Great and Mighty Chief, i If whom Palefaces say his power's so great No people ran resist it j and his goodness Is bright as is the sun! The Yengeese lie! -A oniony. Where did'st thou see him ? A anion nr. In his lodge of rock, With all Iub braves and counsellors about him. I strode towards his throne. As I came near him, I saw his pale face turn yet palor beard htm Call out in terror to his warriors To stop mc bid them seize my tomahawk. I drew it to defend me; and I saw him Shako in bis seat for very fright, till Newport, The Yengeese Chief who guides their great eauon, Spoko friendly words, and eulmed the Sachem's fear. Paspaho. I thnnk the Great Wahcondol was born A Redskin! Powhatan. Aro the Yengeese forests largo And richly stocked with game ! JVanionar, I did not see Tn all their land n forest, that would shelter One goodly hnrd of deer. Paspaho. No forests I IIow! Where ore thoir hunting-grounds! . JVamonnr. They'vo none. Paspaho. What! none! Where do their elk and bcurs and Brnvurs live? Namonfac, They've none. Powhatan. I Nognme? Poor Yengoese! Little wonder j Tlint they should leave theirland, und conic to oure In Hcarch ol food ! Namotitac. Nay, they have food enough. Powhatan. Food, nnd no hunting-grounds! Namontae, Even so, great Snchem. I dwelt among them in llieir mighty village The Yengeese name it London. In the midst, Is nit enormous lodge, bo htitje, so wide, That it would cover up an Indian village. Trees, wigwmns, fields and nil. There Yengeese chiefs, All robed in black, conduct their sacrifices. Mv hither Newport led ine up and up Till we hud reached its utmost top, so high The clouds were close above us. Then 1 looked Over that settlement, far far away, To where the earth rose up to meet the sky. All round and round mo. MiyhtySnchem ! there lu all thut vast extent tlint spread below mc, Like to a burnt Bavannuh, with red rocks Springing up over it I nothing saw, Save only painted lodges and black smoke : No tree, no shrub ; not even one single patch Of fresh, green earth. Panpalio. And men live there) Js'amantac. They swarm Like locusts. Paspaho, IJuve they squaws and white pnpooacB) Nanwntac. They havo. Pixpaho. And pups their lives in that huge village ? Namontac. From earliest infancy to white-haired ago. Paspaho. Well, that's the greatest marvel yet, of all ! Without, or forest shade, or green savannah, Tlicy live, they love! Knickerbocker for November. Orignal and clever, and punctual as ever. Ollapod, the delightful, again makes his appearanco in this number. Ollapod is a fine fellow, lie has enlivened many a vacant hour, and driven away from the vexed heart many a blue devil, and thrown around the fixed and sulky lip many a cheering smile. Wo are glad to seo him again. He comes refreshed and refreshing, invigorated and happifying, after bis too long breathing spell. This number of the Magazine is embellished with a fine portrait of Russell, the celebrated musical composer and singer. We extract from the Editors Table some remarks in relation to this gentleman, for tho information of thoso acquainted with only tho name of Russell:"Ma. RrssFxr, is a young man, having but recently completed his twenty-fourth yenr; yet he bus ncfpiired a reputation fur byoiid bis years, nud that loo in the country which, youthful as it iw, was the fosterer of the genius of Mamiira.v. Ho was born in England, and there imbibed his earliest lessons in the divine art of which he is so distinguished a professor. Ho went to Italy nt on early age, after studying under Kino, in London, some time. Here ho was the pupil of Rossini for tlire years, and thereafter he returned to England for the space of two more, during which time be was chorus-master of the Italian opera in London. Returning once more to Italy, be studied under (!i:-vnnAi,K, MAYKunni:n, and other lmiHters, and received a gold tnednl from the hand of royalty, for the best composition at the eonservatorio nt Naples. He neipiired the language, as well as the lnusieul lore of that lovely eountrv, during his sojourn there, so perfectly as not only to sing, but nlno to write and converse in Italian, with cijint fluency nnil facility. Coming again to his native country, he married the accomplished daughter of an opulent and diiMingiUHhed inerehnut, and soon after camo to Canada, where lie was invited by some gentlemen of Rochester, in this State, to settle in that thriving city, lie accepted the invita tion, ami was appointed protefftor ol 1111111' in an academy devoted to the cultivation of that science."The editor says soma very good things about critics and criticism ; as for instance, that he "eschews the captious, cavilling strain of quibble, in which it is getting to bo so much the fashion to indulge, nud that without any exertion of thought, or labor of investigation, in the dis ssion of the work condemned ho calls Miss Martinnnu "that philosopher iu petticoats:' declares himself u not a believer in Animal Magnetism, nor "exactly a skeptic, either;" thinks well of tho Pickwick papers ; and says anti-Pickwickiaus have no conception of the burlesquo or humorous, and caro very little for a hearty laugh, that most innocent of diuretics." He tells, moreover, a good story, which we cannot resist republishing: "Two passengers, coining down the Mississippi in a steam-boat, wore- shooting birds, etc., on shore, from the deck. Some sportsman converse ensued, in which one remarked, that ho would turn his back to no man in killing raekoons; that he had repeatedly shot fifty in a day. 4 What 0' that!1 said n Keutuekian; I make nothing of killing a hundred 'coon a dav, or'nary luck.' 4 Do you know Capting Scott, of our state!' nsked a 'lYnncsseiin bv-stiinder. Ifc now is something like, n shot. A hundred 'coon! Why ho never p'ints at one, without hitting li tin. He ncrer miss es, and the 'coons know it. T'other thy be levelled at au old 'an, in a liiijli tree. The varmint lookfd at him a minute, and then bawled out: Hello, Cnp'n Scott! is that inttP Yes, was the reply. 1 Well, iln n't shoot !' says he it's no use! Hold on; til come downi 1 give in!' " TlIK WKSTKRN A( AI)FMiriAN, AND JilURNAI, OF Eut'CATION ANI tS'lEXfR, FOR NliVKMHKR. Proceedings of the College of Teaeln rs. TliU is the ninth number of Mr. Pickett's valuable publication. Its contents are : Philological (ileanings, (continued) ; tho Past und the Present; Pemale Education; and Proceedings of tho College of Professional Teachers, (its seventh annual meeting); with threo of the most important Addresses delivered beforo that i.. i.. .1...: l.., - 'pi... r.li 1 h I'Yimilo Kiliicntron : u Onn nf lUo most ntrrornlilo cntiprqnonfrs of kniiwlrdiif , tt ilic ri'Hpri't uml initnrtuni'( which it rnrniiiunirntcn loolil itiji;. Mrn rinn in cliiuarli'r olVn nt thi'v inrrrii'p in yciirM: tlicy nrr vener-nlile from v)int llinv linvc urmiirril, mill nli'tminir from wlnit they enn imu-l. It lliry outlive llirir IWuliiis,iheinrre friniieiiself isresp.Ttrd funvhnl it once couminrd ; hut women (micIi in their unfor luinitr style of educiiiinu) Imxnril every thincr upon one cast of the die; wlull voulh is (lone, nil is ffonc. Nohiimnn creature (lives his ndmirnlion lor nothinir : cither the eye must be chnrmed, or the nndiThtaluhnu irrntilicd. A womnninusl tnlk wisely or look well, 1'iverv hunmii bcimi inusl put up wilh tho coldest civility, who tins neither the clmrius of voulh nor ihe wisdom of ni;e. Neither is thefe ihe slightest coinniisernlioti for decayed necoiuplisluui'iiis no 111:111 mourns over the frttzinulla nf 11 iltntrn, or dnys n tc;ir on ihe relies of mttxiriti lv. Til"' V lire llowers deslined to perish ; hut the dreny liferent tnllllls is nlwnys Ihe subject of solemn piiy; and, even when their lust mcmnrhil is over, their ruins and vestiges are reiT'irded with pious nth" nion. "Thrre is no connection between the ignorance in w hich women arc kept, nnd the preservation of moral nnd religions principle; nod yet certainly ibrrc is, in the minds nf sonic timid and respectable person, a vtijiuc, imh tiuite dreml of knowledge, as if it were capable of prnihu'iivr Ihcsn elfccts. It iniulil almost be supiinscd, from the dread which tho propn-'aiion ol knowledge lias excited, that there was ajiiic ureal secret which was to he kept iu inipi'iirtniMo oleicurilv, that all moral rub s were a s;m cm s uf delusion nud imposture, llin delcctioii of which, by tho improvement of llio umh-rstnnilinir, would bn ntlcudcd with the most fatal couseiucnces to all, nnd parti-cuhiily to wouinn. If wo could possibly understand wbal these ffrcat secrets were, wo niii-ht perhaps he disposed to concur in their prescrvn-lion; but, belii villi? that all the salutary rub s which nro imposed on woinrn nro tho result ol true wisdom, and productive of the iircatrst hap. iincns, wo ennnot undcri-.tnud how tlicy nro to bc-conio less sensible of this truth ill proportion as their power of iliscoverina truth in (fcncnd is increased, nnd the luihit of vicwinir nucstionfl with necurncy nnd comprehension established by education. Tlinre nre men, inibo-d, who nro idwavs cxcluiinintr ncainst everv snocics of power, h ol power, lie. muse it is connected with dniincri their dread of UOUHCS 18 so llllicil rmiie'ci Ulan men iiouiiiaiuiii of uses, that they would cheerfully give up the uso of fire, gunpowder, and printing, to be freed from robbers, incendiaries, and libels. It is true, that every increase of knowledge may possibly render depravity more depraved, as well as it may increase the strength of virtue. It is in itself only newer; and its value depends on its application. But, trust to the natural love of good where there is no temptation to be bad itoperntes no where more forcibly titan in education. No man, whether he be tutor, guardian, or friend, contents himself with infusing the mere ability to acquire ; but, giving the power, he gives with it a taste for the wise and rational exercise of that power; so that an educated person is not only one with stronger and better faculties than others, but with a more usenu propensity n disposition bolter cultivated and associations of a higher nnd more importuut The College of Teachers, the minutes of whose proceedings are published in this number, is an institution great and promising in its pre tensions, and eminently successful in its operations. It has now been several years iu existence, and its objects and history must bo familiar to every one interested in tho cause of universal education. The period of its annual session, is always ona of peculiar interest and general excitement, iu tho city where it usually sits. It is to be desired that it would occasionally change its place of meeting, and so, necessarily, extend its influence. Tho discussions and addresses which it calls forth, aro highly .attractive and exceedingly instructive. We sub join the topics of tho different addresses delivered at its last meeting. Tho moral influence of reward, in a system of education founded on the word of God ; by tho Rev. S..W. Lynd." The expediency of making tho course of instruction in common schools so ample and various as to meet the wants of all classes of citizens ; by S. Lewis, Esq. "Tho importance of moral education, keeping pace with tho progress of tho mechanic arts;" by Rev. R. Iluntoon. "Tho Prussian system of education;1 by Calvin E. Stowe. "The dignity of the office of a professional teacher; by S. Eells, Esq. " A correct knowledge of human nature is essential to successful teaching;" by Rev. J. I). Pierce. "The influence of education on tho physical development of man; by Dr. Win. Wood. "Tho Mechanics Institute of Cincinnati ; by J. P. Foote, Esq. It must have been delightful entertainment to listen to thoso various addresses. Many discussions took place, on subjects connected with tho various branches of education, which must have been still moro entertaining and instructive. The following nro among tho resolutions adopted : u Rewired. That this Convention earnestly re. commend tho use of the Hiblein all our schools. to lie read as a religious exercise, without denominational or sectarian comment, and that it is 1 he deliberate conviction of tins College, that the lii-ble mav be so introduced in perfect consistency with religious freedom, and without offence to the peculiar tenets ol any christian sect. ui(ewi.T, That we approve of a Department of l-jiiucaiiun in tne several Mates ot the rnmn, and recommend to those States of the Western Valley iu which it is not already done, to establish such a department. " lirsnlvid That it is tho deliberate opinion of this body that legislative provision is indispensable, in order to securo geucrul education, in the several States in this Valley. " That while the freest and fullest scone should bo given to individual and associated efforts, a system of public instruction, sulliticnt to meet the wants ol the entire population, should provide for teaching (he usual branches of an English nnd Scientific education ; and that public s bonis of the different grades ought to be provided lor thut purpose, to nn extent sufficient to supply the existing and accruin g deficiencies, under such regulations ns the Legislatures in iho respectiveStates deem best adapted to effect t ho object. "7fo)7f, as the settled sentiment of this Convention, that the capacity for vocal music is common to mankind, and that vocal music may be employed to gri at advantage, as a means cf discipline, ot hcalih, and of intellectual and moral advancement; and oul'M to he made part of (lie daily course of instruction, iu all our common schools, as well as higher seminaries. u lit solved ) That Institutions for mutual instruction, such an Lyceums, Mechanics' Institutes, etc. ought to be encouraged, to supply the wants of Education not yet met by the general system 01 senoois ami colleges." It is thus that this Institution, composed of gentlemen of eminent talents and learning, exerts a beneficial influence on tho mind of the community; nnd thus will tho many important measures which it advocates and recommends, bo accomplished. Among many other items of interest which wo cannot spare room to mention, we notice a Poem, road to tho Convention by Mr. Telford, by Mrs. Caroline Leo Mentz, of Alabama; avd "a letter from Mrs. Julia L. l)u- inont, accompanying an Essay 'on the inducements to adopt teaching ns a profession for life. ' ClIRlsTV's IIlSTCrltH AI. LlORARV. I'ld. 2 Ai. 2"M-7-8. This is a very popular and common method of book publication. It is cheap and useful to the public, and is the occa sion of a very extensive circulation of valuable works, which would otherwise, perhaps, be read only by a few. The form and size of this work is convenient, and w hen the numbers for a year are completed nnd bound, it makes a very neat hook for the library . The present series of num bers, am taken up with tho republication of the i ' ' History of llict Peninsular War, ly N;iiior n work of irroiil valuo nntl pclclirity. Mr. CliriH- ty' Library is )ili!isln il at Oxl'unl, Ohio, niul bring a wcsti'rii work, nnd for tho benefit of the Western community, oii(!it to bo ftustaineit, well nnil handsomely, by w estorn jratronairo. Its pub. li-sher lias lonir been earnestly nnd persevering. j 'j' I'litfased in ckvuting and sustaining tho cli. meter and inereasmi; tun eireuhitinii of western publications. His exertions nro pr.iisc-worthy, and will undoubtedly ultimately bo sureessful. It is n mailer of enquiry, why the numbers of llio Library aro not issued regularly. Cavsf. and Kitixt. The Chief Justice nf New Jcrscv, lately s-iid, in his chnriro to n Grand Jurv of that Stale, that of ibo 11'x capilnl eases which he bad tried since his nppiiinlmcnt, ,irc had their ori.ii in di uiiki uncss, frIt is n singular fact tbnt nliuost everv crime, shipwreck, si cam boat explosion, or disaste'r of on v kind, involving n Ions ot li 11 urn 11 lite, is in sjmo way corniced d wilh drunkenness. Ax I'xrrertov at Ska. A letter from nn officer on board the V. S. Ship North Cnrolinn, dale. I Callao, J ill v id, sn vs that on ihe Friday nuccccd-inir, an Indian, one of the crew, was 10 be hung on honrd the Itoxer, lor tho murder of n ship mate. New P"st Masti:b t Dehaxck Wc have jui learned tint Jonas Colby lias been nnpoinu d 1'oft .Master nt lit liauce, in the place of F. Kvan;', removed. Mr. I'.vans, we believe, has been 11 luilll-ful and honest ollicer. .Viami nf the lAike, A black man was recently tnrrcd nnd fenthcrtd in lirecn-.buiLdi, Indiana, for tn nrr inir a while woman. We wonder how the people would have punished a uliiiu man for mnrrvin a black wo-ninn. Would they bnve sentenced him to be ih cN cd to iho Vice I'rcsidcncv ! Loninitlc Journal. A mm in Connecticut, two or liiree weeks nrro, wishing Ilic frame of his houc robed, envo pu'dic notice, that tiont hut "uond ami I run Van Iturcn ineuM were to consider themselves invited. The Vnn llil Vnn Itilrcintt s conn uuoullv assembled for n IVolic I nud had one. Tliev did not raise the house, but lllcv raiSCU UlC UCVIl. fj'Jttlllllfc Jiniratll. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1837. THE MAILS! THE MAILS! We are annoyed excessively annoyed by tho repeated complaints of our subscribers in distant counties, at tho tardy reception of the Journal and Resistor. In the elegant and impressive languago of Mr. Van llurcn, used in reference to this same troublcsomo subject, wo may exclaim "Our mfferinga IS intolerable." Vie willingly acknowledge to those whose complaints have reached us, that we are our selves Bomewliat at, fault in tins matter. We put our weekly paper to press early on Friday morning, and as fast as a good pressman can deliver the sheets to packers, tlicy are prepared for tho mails, and deposited in the post office; but as with the ordinary haml-press, tho pressman docs not complete the, full edition until Saturday night, we of course must mail about 0110 half of our papers on Saturday. Wc make this explanation in justice to the post office department. We have a present unavoidable delay of one day in mailing one half our papers. But this docs not account for the irregularities of which our friends complain. It does not account for the reception of our packet at Spring-fiold, on the direct route, so late as Tuesday ovening, and at Xenia on Wednesday evening, and at other post offices within fifty miles of this city two or three weeks after publication ! The great fault is in Mr. Kendall's deputies, and we shall hereafter make public all the complaints under this bead we may receive, to tho end that those not at fault may aid in reforming the abuse. Wo daily expect our power press. When that is received, there will bo no delay here. We submit a few of the complaints on file. A subscriber at Pleasant Dale, Hardin county, writes : lI wish you would get the papers in the way of coining more regulnrly. I seldom pet n paper in three weeks nflcr it is printed. They oujibt to como in ono week, ns tho mail comes through every week. This ofiico is on the Marion State Road, leading to Findlay. The fault must be in your postmaster, and I wish you would correct him." Another, from Loian, Hocking county ; we had tho postngo to pay: u I nin compelled to drop you a few lines, for the purpose of informing you that I hnvo received but ono pnper sinco I subscribed. That wns on the 13th of October, since which I hnvo not received a paper. If your pnper enmo regularly lo Logan it would bo patronized. Sir, I hope this will in- duco you to inquire into the cnuso why my paper lias not coino regularly, ns ngrccd on." From Hamilton, Butler county u Now docs it happen tlint your paper is so long after it is pu'ilishcd gelling to Hamilton? The puper shews that you publish on Friday; but it never comes lo band until Monday or Tuesday. Your last pnper came to band 011 Wednesday, I hope the fault is not in you; if I uould believe it was, I would quit taking it. "If you cm expect to hnvo it sent on more speedily, I should liko tu havo il twice a wcuk during Ihe session.'1 From Dajfs Furk, Vaytttc cnuntyi " Your paper comes hero very irregularly. How is it!" From HilUbiirnuli, Highland county.-"Your paper to tho subscribers in our town does not arrive rcgulnrly; wo huvc not hud any for two weeks." 07 The Globe attributes "tho disaster of tho Hank suspension" to Whig merchants, nnd "llioso banks which entered into political schemes." This text from tho Globe, is the subject of sundry preachings by tho Administration press generally. Viewed correctly, it is nothing moro nor less titan adding insult to injury. Whoinduced the banks lo enter into "po litical schemes! Who but tho Administration, which sued and importuned those institutions to enlist in the war upon tho United States Hank, bribing Ibem so to do by placing in their vaults tho public deposiles torn from the National institution in defiance of law! And what brought ruin upon tbn merchants What but the excessive issues and extension of loans lo which tho banks worn enjoined by the Administration! With what graco can tho Administration which seduced tho banks, now upbraid them with the consequences of their desertion of duty! Can the Globe cli quo reply! (JT In looking over the returns from the towns in Massachusetts, wo wcro amused at some of tho results. In tho town of Hull, for instance, the vole in IS.1C stood ; Kverett 7 Morton 0; this year, Kverett 5 Morton 0 the hitler, it will bo seen, holding his own in spite of tho onward career of tho Whigs ! In Sbelburnc, in Mil, Kverett 105 Morton G ; this year it stands, Kverett 106, Morton 3 one-half of Iho strength of tho latter gentleman having basely deserted him! In Goshen, Inst year, Kverett 71) Morton i; this year Kverett 85 Morton 1! Wonder whether Judgo Morion resides in this latter town 1 17TII C'ONT.ni'SKIONAL DISTRICT. Tho Whigs of this district havo put in nom-ination as a randiibite to fill tho vacancy caused by tho resignation of Mr. Looinis, C'iiahi.ks D. CurriN, Ksi. of Columbiana. Tho special election will be held on Monday, Wo admiro tho spirit of tho Whigs of Carroll and Columbiana. They light against desperate odds, hut should they triumph, their glory w ill bo the grealcr. Dr. McKaig is tho Loco Foco candidate. NF.W AGRICULTURAL WORK. Tho editor of the llclinont Chronicle proposes to commence publishing in tho town of St. Cl.iirsville, on Iho first of January next, a new Monthly publication, devoted to tho interests of the firmer, to ho styled Tits Ohio Cuutivatob ano liKi.MoxTGAnnfsnn. Kach number locon-tain eight pages, nnd each pago three columns, with an index ul the closo of each volume fl per nullum. l)7 Laxudox Ciikvks, tho distinguished South Carolina financier, has published his views at length, on tho subject of tho embarrassments of the country. Thus ono after another of tho great minds of tho South, array themselves ngainst tho chimerical doctrines of iho Message. Tho lalo unexpected movement of Mr. Calhoun receives but little countenance front thoso uf his constituents to w hom he looked for support. It will bo fortunate for ihat great statesman, should tho Sub-Treasury sehcnio never again he agitated. " Tho opinions of thi Administration nre sanctioned by the cxpcritiico ul oilier ncs and mi-tinus." Xllob'. That may ull ho true j but late events render it certain Ihat thin " nation" does not "unction" Iho " opinions" uf Iho Administration. IMPORTANT FROM CANADA! Blood has been shed in Canada ! The embryo scenes of a red and fierce struggle, which we doubt not will result in revolution and in dependence, are ill progress. It is iinpossiblo to read the particulars appended, without reflecting upon the record of similar events, as contained in the history of our own land the jealousies and contentions of the native citizens and tho foreign soldiery; the opprobrious epithet of rebels applied by the latter to the former; the general uprising of a people determined lo be free; tho desperate seven-years contest; the glorious result; all spring up into our thoughts, and instruct us as to ihe probable course and termination of that conflict which we bcliove to bo near at hand. The Montreal Courier, (royalist,) from which gazette these extracts are made, after detailing the arrest of a number of tho leading rebels, continues: At 8 o'clock on the same evening, n party of 18 'OTTtftr Royil! Molltrenl Volunteer Cnvalrv, was despatched to St. Johns, with constable Male, to effect ihe urrcst of Messrs. Dr. D'Avignon nnd Do-maray. lluvingquiotlyerfectcd thoirobject, they sot out on their return, about 3 o'clock in the morn-inir, by the same road. Not far from Chambly, tbey met a party of about 30 persons, variously armed, who, however, went olf as they approached.At about a milo front Longucil, they wcro warned by a woman, that a larizo body of men wns in wailing for ilium a little further on; but from BOino cause or other, the information was disregarded, nud the purty proceeded as beforo. They had ffone on but a very short distance, when they found themselves almost closo to a bodv of about 300, in a field oil the right of the road protected by a high fence, and armed with ritlcs and muskets. The party in advance moved on to pass theni, but was received by a heavy fire, which it was impossible for tbcni to return with effect, armed as they were with pistols oulv, nnd frum a body which on account of the hiph fence thoy could not charge, Bword in band. Under these circumstances, they fell bnck on the main body of the party, though not until several shots bad told with effect upon them. Lieut. Krmatingcr was wounded, wo believe, with duck shot, in tho fnco and below the shoulder. Mr. Sbnrpe received a bullet through the leg, a little below tho knee, and Mr. John P. Ash-ton received a slight wound from a slug. Mr. John Moison, Jr. hud a narrow escape for bis life, a bullet passing through his cup and grazing his head. Mr. Joshua Woodboiisc is also wounded, and we believo from all wc hear, severely. Several of the horses, we aro aro told, were more or less wounded. In turning tn rctrcnt, the wugon in which tho constables and tho two prisoners were, wns upset, and ncccssnrilv left behind by the cavalry, who then made their way into Longucil, ncross the fields. On arriving there, they found a detachment of two companies from tho 32d Regiment, under Major Reed, who had been despatched at an early hour from Montreal, to receive and support theni in case of necessity, nut whose oriters unit unfortunately directed hun not to proceed bevond Longucil. The prisoners had, however, then made their escape, nnd the whole body returned to the city fur further orders. Some two hours nftcrward, constable Male returned to the citv, rcporiins none others killed or wounded, and of courso without his prisoners. The llernld slates that two wniron londs of rifles from the United States, passed tlirouirli Farnhain week before last, supposed to be intended for dis tribution among tho inhabitants of the parish of St. Alury, nnil tho neighborhood. Also, that a uuuibcrof wnirons loaded with ritlcs, packed in diesis nud iiiniked "butter and cheese," had left llurlinton for Canada. These rifles aro said to be sold in the country shops nt $"1 each. Tiik Cmr.i' of 'thi: Rnuca, Gaxo Takkx. Amn- b!c Norhet Morin,dircctnr-iu-ehief of the seditious ami treasonable proceedings of iho Perinnncnt anil Central Lommiltce ol iJuclicc, anil duel spy of the Montreal faction, was lodged in jail this morninr, on a similar charge to Ihat on which Joseph Lcirare, Pierre Chasseur, Lueene I rudenu nnd llarlheletni Lnchaucc, were nrrcstcd, A. N. Morin was committed until Saturday, when bo will be further cxniuiiicd. Quebec Minting Her aid nj n canesitay. Sir John Colhorne has called in theold pensioners nnd tho old soldiers, who nro willing to serve, both lo enter on iniiuediulc active service Poim-laire.We learn from the Courier of tho 17th, that the parties arrested in Quebec wero Messrs. Cbssscur, Legnre, Lnchnnco nnd Trudenu tho first beiiur tho printer of tho Liberal. The editors of tlint paper, Messrs. llourbetto nnd Hunter, hnd nut been nrrcstcd, ns was reported here on Monday. The chnrffo nirninst the parties nrrcstcd is for unlawfully nnd seditiously contriving, to disturb tho Queen's peace, bring her government nnd person into contempt, and uliennte the affections nf her subjects. Mr. Leirnro wns a justice of the ponce, but hail been dismissed. Two companies of ihe 31th reoiment, from Upper Canada, nrrivud nt .Montreal on Wednesday 11st. A nnmbcr'of ihe inhnhitnnts of Si. Johns lnv- nlists, hnvo enrolled themselves ns n corps of vol unteers, rendy to net 111 concert Willi the military ns occasion may require. 0 nuhlislicd, some davs since, nn account ol the troubles in St. Ccsnirc, nnd tho determination of a portion of the inhabitants tn sustain Mr. Chaf fers, tho magistrate, in maintaining tho Queen's nulhoritv. It BCcms,howcvcr,thc innlcontcns have proved the stronger n meeting was held on Sunday, nt the church door, nt which resolutions were passed, declarini; that no uioru courts should he held, or wnrrants issued. Mr. Chnlferswns notified nf thi. on Mondny, whereupon ho dcclnrcd the courts suspended, nnd the district in a state of rebellion niriitnst her majesty. His life and property were tbrentened. JV. V. Contnicrcail 'idvcrtiacr. MISSOURI STATE HOUSE DESTROYED 11Y FIRE 1 This morning's Western Mail brings us tho St. Louis llepubliran of the Slst, by which we learn ihat the Stale House in the city of Jeffer son was burnt to the ground on tho 15th instant, and part of tho Stain Library and all tho Kolls and papers in tho office of tho Secretary of State destroyed ! Tho Auditor of Public Accounts succeeded ill saving the papers of his office, "The citizens of this frco and enlightened land, enmtut lonff remain blind to their true interests; truth nnd renson must ultimately prcvuil over lalsehooit nnil sopinstry." uow. Tho Globe, it wii! bo seen, is a close observer of the courso nf events. It reads aright the in' dications of popular feeling, as exhibited in the results of the elections of 1837. Tho citizens nf this free and enlightened land arc opening their eyes, nnd awaking to their true interests. Whv docs the Ohio Journal and Register come so irremdnvly t rii.rmwifl f-.rircM. Can't say ! It is no fault of ours, that the Journal nnd liegisler is not received nt Cincinnati regularly tho morning after publication. j)" lteeently, in tho Haltiinoro county court, Louisa Wallaeo recovered ."()00 damages from Dr. Joseph Snppington, for a breach of marriage promise, OjiiMit'S The four towns in Kssex county, lying north of tho iMcrriiivin river, nnrf adjoining the Slalrnf Arm Hampshire, viz. Mellmen, Haverhill, Aniesbury, and Salisbury, wero represented Inst year iu the General Court by ten Tories and one tl'hiif they nro now regenera led, nnd will bo represented in the next Legislature fty Wings and not a Tory! Voul-sun's Jmcrican. A company has been incorporated In Illinois, for the purpose of manufacturing beet sugar, oil from the poppy, nnd the culture of silk. Tho capital of llio company is $'n0,(IU, with tho privilege of holding real estalo lo a certain ex-lout. VouImii's Jliacriran, The Van Huron Kdiior of ibe Pennsylvania Democrat says, that he bus killed a lurgii tnako. Il reminds us of Ibe story of Cain and AM. bntiwillc Journal. THE CHARITY SCHOOL. In giving place, ns we do with pleasure, to the remarks of "Philanthropos," we cannot withhold a simple expression of our gratifica tion at the extent of the benefits conferred on the city by tho operations of tho benevolent females to whom reference is mado. We had not sup posed their plan embraced so many praiseworthy objects, or that their means of "doing good" were so extensive, as appears by the subjoined paper. We doubt not, an appoal to the citizens for aid, would be liberally responded to. One word to our correspondent. Had we felt at liberty, we should have omitted all that por tion ol Ins communication, in which reference is made to the late political celebration. It is ill-advised, uncalled for, and calculated to preju dice the cause with which he has in a measure connected it. How difficult it is to hitiiain! Beside tho impropriety of dragging forward the celebration, the strictures upon it nro incorrect. There was no "subscription to purchase tar-bar rels, ardent spirit and champaign." We confess our inability to discover any thing in a pub lic celebration of a political victory by bonfires and the thundering of cannon, incompatible with a proper discharge of the benevolent duties in cumbent upon every good citizen. For tlio Journal nnd Register. Mn. Editor : I havo waited several days, in the hope that some ono more able than myself, and better acquainted with the proper data, would accept your generous offer, nnd bring beforo the community Iho condition, wants, and claiinsof the Female Charity Schuol in this city. In ibe absence of bucIi an advocate, you will please to accept the following list of facts, which are obtained from an authentic source. This school was commenced in July, 1831), under tho direction and Bupport of a society consisting of Lndics of all the denominations of christians in this city, (and pcrhups others,) who pay an annual subscription of one dollar. The whole sum raised to the time of th. meeting on Tuesday last, was 750 dollars. The school had bocn conducted five quarters at bn expense of 287 dollars 55 cents. A lot in the rear of Mrs. Parrish's was presented the society, by Alfred Kcllcy, Esq., on which a commodious and convenient brick school-house has been erected, nnd is nearly paid for. The whole number of children received into the school sinco July, 183G, is 1)2, of whom 39 are fatherless and several motherless. The present number is 40 ; the average number is 35. Avcrngc annual expenso of ench child less than $6.20. The Society wero able lo pay all the expenses up to tho (Into of the last report, when their funds were exhausted ; and then the Singing school, lately under the instruction of Mr. Duel, very praise-worthily, ns you havo well said, offered their services, to draw tho public attention to the subject. Permit mo to add, air 1, That this school is conducted by a well-qualified lady, whose very heart is evidently buried iu the work, not only of rescuing these little orphans, or in many cases, worso than orphans, from ignorance, vice, wretchedness, nud ruin; hut in visiting in sickness, and relieving, rending to, nnd counselling the parents of those that have litem, and ntberwiso contributing to tho elevation of their cbnractcr, nnd proportionubly advancing the general interests of society, 2. That this school Inys strong claims upon oer sympathies und libcrulity, through the authority of that common Christianity under whoso benign influences we aro nil very desirous to find our protection nud our enjoyments, whether wc cordially receive its spiritual blessings or not. "Pure religion" requires us "to visit," that is, do good to " the ftithcrlcBS nnd tho widow in their ntlbction." It pronounccB a blessing upon him tlint piticth the poor, nnd a curse upon him that turucth a denf car to tho cries of the needy. 3. This school has great claima upon our sympathies. Who of us that ndw enjoy, in rich profusion, all the comfurts, yen, and llio luxuries of life, can assure himself that bis prospects, bow-ever bright, mny not soon be blasted, his proper ty wasted, his lifo cut short, and his children cast pennylcss, fatherless and motherless, upon the charities of those who mny bo left behind 1 The pious martyr, John Hradford, used to say when he saw a debnscd victim of vice, or a condemned criminal going to tho plnce of execution, "bnt fortheflrneo of God, tbero goesjohn Rrndford." So, render, mny you well sny, when you see n poor, ignornnt nnd vicious orphan, "but for the grnco, tho benevolence nnd bounty of Providence towards 1110 or my parcels, or both, I might have bocn in llio condition of that unhappy child." Dul, Lastly. Il bns n powerful clnim upon your pa triotism. cs, your patriotism. Tnlk as you please, reader, about our excellent Constitution; our literary, scientific, legal nnd theological institutions; our statesmen, philosophers and heroes ; hut, mark my words, unless wisdom devise, and philanthropy execute, some means by which the children nf the mnss of the community the poori the proflignle and tho vicious shall bo brought under tho influence of intellectual, moral, nnd, I will add, religious culturo, fait teddelenda est, must soon bt written on all tho glory of this happiest of lands. When I seo largo subscriptions raised to purchnso tar barrels, nrdent spirit nnd chnmpaign, to celebrate a victory of one politicnl party over another, instead of giving it to cducnte the poor and the orphan, and when I see boys pilfering from the storo doors, boxes. &c, to make tho lire, burn brighter, I think how different is Ibis from Ihe courso of the immortal Washington, who entered tho church to give thanks lo God for victory over tho enemy at Yorktown! And when I consider how ill-ndnptcd nro theso means to maintain tho priceless blessings tlint wcro pur- chnscd by the precious blood of our fnthers, I tremble for the liberties of my country. I refused to give nny thing to burn tnr bnircls with, but 1 will givo twice ns much tothisschool ns the highest subscription on that lisl. Let nil who subscribed lo tho late political celebration, give ns much in proportion to their mennsns I, and all llio poor children and orphans in Columbus will soon bo nblo nnd worthy to tako tho responsibilities left Ihcm by llicir fathers, of preserving to them-selves nnd transmitting to posterity the blessings thence derived; and 10 oil, llio "richest blessings of the lifo that now is," tlicy shnll add tho bright-cr prospects of tho lifo that is 10 come. YourB, PHILANTHROPOS. Tiik FnrsnoM or Kleotioxs. Tho Carlislo (Penn.) Herald niul Kxpositorof Tuesday gives tho following ns Iho substance, if not llin very words, of a letter despatched from Washington in tbnt nbieo. a collide of weeks previous to llio lalo election. Mow many other similar letters worn sent, or remittances made, into this Senatorial district, can only bo guessed; but wo re joice to say that iu this iustanco tho efforts of tho eorruntionisls wcro vain, ns Mr. Penrose wns ro-olecUd lo tho Senate by handsome nia jorily: WisntMiiTnx CtTV, Sept. , 1S37. Hi nil imnortnnt that Pcnroso should bo dc- rni.,.t ,,r. in ilic event of his success, tho hank will bo BiiBtnincd, nnd, in esse of bis dnfrni, it must fall. If money is necessary for bis defent, lei us know, nnd it shall be sent." w It is estimated that in the lower hninn of Ihe Legislature ol Massachusetts, llio Vt lugs will h.vn 11 muinritv of 350 ! Last year there were 370 Whips nd S6J Loco-Focus. llallimorc lArom'ee. From Um London Court Journal. A MP.W TRAGEDY ENACTED AT RIO JANEIRO. A Correspondent has favored us with the fol lowing particulars of a tragic scene which has recently taken place at Itin Janeiro, and which is now the all-engrossing topic of conversation in the fashionable circles there. We tell the tale as it is told to us. A short time sinco a mania was mnch talk ed of in the upper circles of Hio Janeiro that of 1. ount Alphonzo do .uiniga, a youth ol twenty three, with the Marchioness d'Ossara, awidow-who still relained some vestiges of departed beauty. The Marchioness's great slTection for the Count was generally acknowledged, but it was not less known that be sought but to secure her large fortune, and all his precautions had been unable to conceal his violent attachment to liiccardina Soares, a Young and beautiful Por tuguese dancer, whom the enthusiastic frequont- ers ot the Hniziltan opera proclaimed n mated for tho combined accomplishments ofTuglionl and Fanny Klsler. .'. f On the 17th of July last, a new opera, In which Uiccardina was to dauce the Cachuchs, attracted nn overflowing house. IticcardirtB appeared, nnd was received with tumultuous applause. The acclamation became louder still when, on concluding the Cachitcha, she advanced, striking her castanet towards the or chestra But at iho moment she saluted tho admiring audience poor Uiccardina shrieked and fell backwards. She was carried off the stago in horriblo convulsions and utterint; fearful shrieks, and tho curtain dropped. The report . soon spread all over the house that aqua fortis bad been cast upon her, and she was dreadfully burnt. The whole house was transported with rage and indignation. The instinct of the multitude immediately pointed out the Marchioness d'Ossara as tho perpetrator of tho deed. She attended tho performance. The crowd rushed to her box; it was deserted, but on tho rod velvet that ornamented some part of it, yellowish stains wero detected, denoting the action of a corrosive liquid. All doubt was now removed. Tho infuriated spectators devastated the box. The curtain roso ; the manager camo forward and confirmed tho fatal news. "Senora Uiccardina," said he, "is in the most deplorable condition. Her arms, her face, and her bosom arc fearfully burnt; it is to be feared that she will he disfigured for life." The yells became tremendous; deafening shouts of "Revenge P' Down with the wretch!" "Viva la Republics!" were uttered from all quarters. Iu the menu time, a young man who liad precipitately left the theatre, entered the Marchioness's house and was soon in her presence. Moved at his sudden appearance, but striving to dissemble her agitation, "Dear Alphonzo," said sho, "to what circumstance ain I indebted for this happy visit!" The Count looked at hor with fury, but could not utter u word. "Yot nre unwell, sir!" added tho Marchioness. "And Uiccardina Soares!" said ho, gnashing his teeth. "Uiccardina!" replied llio Marchioness,' smiling; 'Uiccardina is a person of so much talent that the public never can admire her at much ns she deserves." Tho Count, after examining her for some seconds in silence, broke out with fearful violence. "IIow came thote stains on your dress, Senora! Why is that gown burnt! Iu vain would you deny the crimo; 'tis you that havo dono the deed." "Well, thon,". relumed the terrified Marchioness, "it is I; but if it bo a crime it is the crime of love," and extending her bauds, she endeavored to appease liiin. The Count seized a cushion, and violently forced it over her faco and head. As she struggled sbeupsi.tatable,aud the noise brought tip lu r attendants. Tho Count rushed out; a doctor was called in, but the .Marchioness hail expired. On the same day tho Count was seised in his house and taken to prison. As for Uiccardina Soares, slight hopes are entertained of hor recovery. Tho corrosive liquid had at tacked Ihe jugular artery, and nothing could aava her li lu but uii operation ol tho most tlangt rout nature, w hich was about to bo attempted. The Loco Focos who have been nuotiug theex- ample of France with so much confidence as a hard money country, will have to abandon that country and go to Spain, Turkey, or Morocco, for their examples, for the new JJank Lnfitte, just organized, is about to issue bills of the amount ol 2b Irancs, or live dollars. I be Manic nt t ranee heretofore has issued no notes lower than 500 francs. The French peoplo begin to believo that the commercial ascendancy of Kng- land, is owing in a great degreo tu her banking system. There is no doubt that banks are good things under proper restrictions, but thoy must represent actual, not fictitious capital, and their issues be carefully restrained and guarded. Kennebec Journal. J7Pctitions to be presented to the Legisla ture, should be sent to Columbus as soon as possible at least not delayed longer than during the first week of tho session. The Legislature convenes on the first Monday in December, ami will probably adjourn much earlier than usual. V e hope the Whigs will sot about a practical reform this winter. A short session lliey may make it a merry one II tbey please, so Ihat they nttend promptly to tho business before Ihcm it is what the people dosiro. Dayton Journal. Oi'R nhxt President. Tho New Orleans Bulletin of tho 15th inst. says "We learned a few days since from n gontfemnn, who has for some time held an important office in Texas, and has been on terms of intimacy with tho Chief Magistrate of tho Hepuhlic, the following ludicrous fact: lie says that President Houston's opinion is, that tho only reason why Van Huron opposes the admission of Texas into the Union, is founded on his apprehensions, lest tho Hero of San Jacinto should aspire to the highest office n iiliin the gift of tho American peoplo, and thus defeat the re-election of tho present incumbent." New Tennesser Senator. The Nashville Banner says that Mr. Foster, the new Senator from Tennessee, is in favor of a National Dank, ami will givo il his support, whenever a majority of the peoplo Bhall demand its establishment, llo looks upon it as a fri'trf expedient to regulate the currency, and tho most secure depository of the public funds. The Ham. in motion. An intelligent gentleman in Missouri, writing lo ihe editor of the Alexandria Gazette, says: "it is generally thoiiobt Ihat a great change in public sentiment has taken plnco lately In ibis State," and that "nt the next election tho Democratic fninilr will wheel out to Ihe right and left by sections.1' Tiik war in I'LomnA. A letter of recent dato from n Philadelphia!! now in Florida, says "Although we have captured Oseola and other principal chiefs, Jones, a leader, with six hundred savages under his command, has just sent word tn Gen. Jesup, that he w ill continue to fight till the setting of the sun." We perceive, by the news from Florida, that Gen. Jesup is slill making vigorous preparations for the Florida campaign. Can't ho iu. duco the remaining chiefs to come in under it jlag of truce? Louisville Journal. In Philadelphia, on Tuesday, U. 8. Hank stock was sold at S-5. The llorald says the same price was bid for more, and aildsi " "The tiipjh ebnrncier which this stock bears in F.nclnnd, ndded to the nbundiineo of money now existing there, renders it a desirnblc object for rs mittnnce. Tbero is evidently a largo amount nf ntonev iu hands for investment, nrisinir partly from the dividends of our city banks, which mv pnyahle on llio IH1I1 inst." The candle of Van Uiircnism is going out, Rnrhrslrr Telegraph. Well please to wet your fingers nnd pinch the snuff, so that it may not "leave a stench bo bind." Louisville Journal. Tho Boston Post (V, II.) consoles ill party for thoir recent rout iu Massachusetts, by assuring them that their vote now In within a fun thousand of what It was last November ! At this rate tbey am in a fair way to csrry th RtalO ! Dullimoix Chroniclt,

f STATE POLITICAL REGISTER. EDITED BY JOHN M. GALLAGHER PUBLISHED BY SCOTT A GALLAGHER, AT THREE DOLLARS PER YEAR IX ADVANCE. J. D. NICHOLS, PUBLISHING AGENT.' JOURNAL Vol. 27, No. 15. CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO, FRIDAY, DECEMBER I, 1837. -REGISTER Vol. 1, No. 21. JOURNAL AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1837 WEEKLY LITERARY REVIEW. Owen's Historical Drama. " Pocahontas; a Historical Drama, in Five Acts : by A Citizen or the West." This production, published in exquisite stylo by George Dearborn, of New York, ia understood to be from the pen of Robert Dale Owen, of Indiana. Mr. Owen has for years been known as an able didactic essayist; but into the regions of strictly imaginative lit-eratnre, we bcliove this is his first step. He has made it, we are happy to find, only after ample and most commcmlublo preparation ; and the manner in which he sustains himself, leads us to hope much from his efforts should he decido to pursue a career thus auspiciously begun. The eubjeot and scene of the Drama, as will be at once conjectured from its title, havo been sought in one of the most interesting passages of our early colonial history ; and good materials, thus found, have been used with no slight dramatic skill and much poetic power. In saying this for the work, it must not bo supposed that we regard it as a production with- wit great faults. The historical personages of he Drama, were, so to speak, exaggerations of human character ; the records which havo come down to us of their lives and actions, were most probably exaggerations of reality; and the representations of them by the dramatist, are exag-gerationsof those records. There are, moreover, affectations of collocation, which should havo been avoided; an occasional want of rhythmical accuracy, which bespeaks a faulty ear ; and in several instances a pomposity of language used j in ordinary details, much more characteristic of j the taste of the undergraduate, than of that of the ripe scholar and experienced writer. " Pocahontas" has not been prepared for the stage, by its author ; nor do we think it susceptible of such adaptation. His too simple in plot, 1 and too purely poetical, to suit the taste of the day ; and does not possess enough of bustle and clap-trap to permit of the actors showing themselves olf to tho astonishment of admiring lookers on. Though a closet production, it cannot bo ranked with "Ion" and "Philip Van Artevcldc;" neither, though unsuitcd for stage representation, can it, without tho greatest in justice to tho author, be classed as any thing less than a hundred limes superior, in point of genius and poetical excellence, to the great mass of thoso " successful plays" which are accepted by managers called liberal, applauded by audiences styled fashionable and discriminating; and putted to the skies by editors thought to be honest, judicious, and capable: all, because the first got them almost for a thank ye, the second have eyes to be gratified but nut brains, and tho third are presented with season tickets, and allowed to gallant lady-actors from the greenroom to their rooms at the hotel ! As an acquisition to Western Literature, we look upon " Pocahontas" u ill) much pride ; and doubt not that Mr. Owen will be warmly welcomed into the band of Western Sous of Song, by Prentice, Curry, Thomas, tho author of "Erato," &c. &c. Our room is limited, and wo are obliged to confine our extracts to a single scene. The one we have given, is not selected for its beauty of -stylo, but rather that it is novel, and discon tiected with the thread of the story, Namonlac had been despatched by King Powhatan, with the Kiiglish, or Yengeese, as the Indians termed them, or. the return homo of one of their ships, to examine into the character offlio institutions of that nation. Wo introduce him where he comes beforo his chief, to narrate his adventures.Jfamontar. (.'hlcanring to Powhatan, knrrh.) Great Sachem ! ntnv'Ht thou see a hundred snows! A onion v. ('lidc.) He looks nnd moves already like a Yengecse! Poirliatan. What hnst thou ami ! A'amnnlae, If 1 could count the leaves That nutuum winds have strewed throughout our forests ; If I could say how many deer are found In Aragisen, I might tell thee, too, What I have seen. Powhatan. Do the Talefnecs dwell Bevnnd the (.rent Lake, where the sun first rises? J'ainontae. They do. Powhatan. How far. Nntnonlae, Two moons ago wc left Their country ; and their winged canoes are swift. AomoN.'. So far as that! Pntrhatan. Arc they a mighty nation ! I bode thee count their warriors, and 1 guvo thee Ijong stalks of cane to notch the number on. Where aro they Aamontac. ' Sachem! Tnilians may be counted; There is no number for a Yengeeso natiuu! Powhatan. Are they so many Namnntae. You may sooner reckon The pebbles of the hike! Paspuiw and Ao'iiom put Voir hand to their mrmtt, in tuktn of astonishment. Powhatan. I bade tliee see The Yengeese (!od. Hast I hou obeyed ine? Namnntae. No. I asked to sec him, hut the Wliiteskins n;iid lie dwelt above the clouds, nud that no man Could lind him out, 1 asked to see, their Okees They understood me not, until I called theni The Spirits tlint protect their braves in war Rut they, too, dwell, it seems, 111 Yengeese Land, Above the clouds, Pntrhatan. That's strange ! The Ycngerse Sachem Dwells he above the clouds too! Jt'amontae. No, I saw him. Pntrhatan. Is he n mighty warrior? Jamontar. Powliatun ! I am a brave. Dost llion believe my words? Powhatan, Speak! 1 believe ihy words. A'amontar. The I'olelucid Nation Are great, and rich, and powerful. They dwell Jn lodges framed ol rock. Their inigbtv guns Itoar louder than the thunder raining death Wherever they are pointed, Tlicy have warriors, All clad in Yengeese iron, nciive and brave, With longknives sharper than our tomahawks; And seated on the buck of these strange beaxts, You've seen among them here. And yet oh strange! Their Sachem's an old squaw ! Powhatan. A woman 1. Namontae, No; But an old, coward pipinw. Powhatan, i ho 1 engoeso raciiem : ; Paspaho. A srjuaw ! and yet his warriors obey hun ! j hamontae. I've said it. Can I lie? Ami a coward! He cannot look a wuirior in the face! Pntrhatan. And this is he, tho Great and Mighty Chief, i If whom Palefaces say his power's so great No people ran resist it j and his goodness Is bright as is the sun! The Yengeese lie! -A oniony. Where did'st thou see him ? A anion nr. In his lodge of rock, With all Iub braves and counsellors about him. I strode towards his throne. As I came near him, I saw his pale face turn yet palor beard htm Call out in terror to his warriors To stop mc bid them seize my tomahawk. I drew it to defend me; and I saw him Shako in bis seat for very fright, till Newport, The Yengeese Chief who guides their great eauon, Spoko friendly words, and eulmed the Sachem's fear. Paspaho. I thnnk the Great Wahcondol was born A Redskin! Powhatan. Aro the Yengeese forests largo And richly stocked with game ! JVanionar, I did not see Tn all their land n forest, that would shelter One goodly hnrd of deer. Paspaho. No forests I IIow! Where ore thoir hunting-grounds! . JVamonnr. They'vo none. Paspaho. What! none! Where do their elk and bcurs and Brnvurs live? Namonfac, They've none. Powhatan. I Nognme? Poor Yengoese! Little wonder j Tlint they should leave theirland, und conic to oure In Hcarch ol food ! Namotitac. Nay, they have food enough. Powhatan. Food, nnd no hunting-grounds! Namontae, Even so, great Snchem. I dwelt among them in llieir mighty village The Yengeese name it London. In the midst, Is nit enormous lodge, bo htitje, so wide, That it would cover up an Indian village. Trees, wigwmns, fields and nil. There Yengeese chiefs, All robed in black, conduct their sacrifices. Mv hither Newport led ine up and up Till we hud reached its utmost top, so high The clouds were close above us. Then 1 looked Over that settlement, far far away, To where the earth rose up to meet the sky. All round and round mo. MiyhtySnchem ! there lu all thut vast extent tlint spread below mc, Like to a burnt Bavannuh, with red rocks Springing up over it I nothing saw, Save only painted lodges and black smoke : No tree, no shrub ; not even one single patch Of fresh, green earth. Panpalio. And men live there) Js'amantac. They swarm Like locusts. Paspaho, IJuve they squaws and white pnpooacB) Nanwntac. They havo. Pixpaho. And pups their lives in that huge village ? Namontac. From earliest infancy to white-haired ago. Paspaho. Well, that's the greatest marvel yet, of all ! Without, or forest shade, or green savannah, Tlicy live, they love! Knickerbocker for November. Orignal and clever, and punctual as ever. Ollapod, the delightful, again makes his appearanco in this number. Ollapod is a fine fellow, lie has enlivened many a vacant hour, and driven away from the vexed heart many a blue devil, and thrown around the fixed and sulky lip many a cheering smile. Wo are glad to seo him again. He comes refreshed and refreshing, invigorated and happifying, after bis too long breathing spell. This number of the Magazine is embellished with a fine portrait of Russell, the celebrated musical composer and singer. We extract from the Editors Table some remarks in relation to this gentleman, for tho information of thoso acquainted with only tho name of Russell:"Ma. RrssFxr, is a young man, having but recently completed his twenty-fourth yenr; yet he bus ncfpiired a reputation fur byoiid bis years, nud that loo in the country which, youthful as it iw, was the fosterer of the genius of Mamiira.v. Ho was born in England, and there imbibed his earliest lessons in the divine art of which he is so distinguished a professor. Ho went to Italy nt on early age, after studying under Kino, in London, some time. Here ho was the pupil of Rossini for tlire years, and thereafter he returned to England for the space of two more, during which time be was chorus-master of the Italian opera in London. Returning once more to Italy, be studied under (!i:-vnnAi,K, MAYKunni:n, and other lmiHters, and received a gold tnednl from the hand of royalty, for the best composition at the eonservatorio nt Naples. He neipiired the language, as well as the lnusieul lore of that lovely eountrv, during his sojourn there, so perfectly as not only to sing, but nlno to write and converse in Italian, with cijint fluency nnil facility. Coming again to his native country, he married the accomplished daughter of an opulent and diiMingiUHhed inerehnut, and soon after camo to Canada, where lie was invited by some gentlemen of Rochester, in this State, to settle in that thriving city, lie accepted the invita tion, ami was appointed protefftor ol 1111111' in an academy devoted to the cultivation of that science."The editor says soma very good things about critics and criticism ; as for instance, that he "eschews the captious, cavilling strain of quibble, in which it is getting to bo so much the fashion to indulge, nud that without any exertion of thought, or labor of investigation, in the dis ssion of the work condemned ho calls Miss Martinnnu "that philosopher iu petticoats:' declares himself u not a believer in Animal Magnetism, nor "exactly a skeptic, either;" thinks well of tho Pickwick papers ; and says anti-Pickwickiaus have no conception of the burlesquo or humorous, and caro very little for a hearty laugh, that most innocent of diuretics." He tells, moreover, a good story, which we cannot resist republishing: "Two passengers, coining down the Mississippi in a steam-boat, wore- shooting birds, etc., on shore, from the deck. Some sportsman converse ensued, in which one remarked, that ho would turn his back to no man in killing raekoons; that he had repeatedly shot fifty in a day. 4 What 0' that!1 said n Keutuekian; I make nothing of killing a hundred 'coon a dav, or'nary luck.' 4 Do you know Capting Scott, of our state!' nsked a 'lYnncsseiin bv-stiinder. Ifc now is something like, n shot. A hundred 'coon! Why ho never p'ints at one, without hitting li tin. He ncrer miss es, and the 'coons know it. T'other thy be levelled at au old 'an, in a liiijli tree. The varmint lookfd at him a minute, and then bawled out: Hello, Cnp'n Scott! is that inttP Yes, was the reply. 1 Well, iln n't shoot !' says he it's no use! Hold on; til come downi 1 give in!' " TlIK WKSTKRN A( AI)FMiriAN, AND JilURNAI, OF Eut'CATION ANI tS'lEXfR, FOR NliVKMHKR. Proceedings of the College of Teaeln rs. TliU is the ninth number of Mr. Pickett's valuable publication. Its contents are : Philological (ileanings, (continued) ; tho Past und the Present; Pemale Education; and Proceedings of tho College of Professional Teachers, (its seventh annual meeting); with threo of the most important Addresses delivered beforo that i.. i.. .1...: l.., - 'pi... r.li 1 h I'Yimilo Kiliicntron : u Onn nf lUo most ntrrornlilo cntiprqnonfrs of kniiwlrdiif , tt ilic ri'Hpri't uml initnrtuni'( which it rnrniiiunirntcn loolil itiji;. Mrn rinn in cliiuarli'r olVn nt thi'v inrrrii'p in yciirM: tlicy nrr vener-nlile from v)int llinv linvc urmiirril, mill nli'tminir from wlnit they enn imu-l. It lliry outlive llirir IWuliiis,iheinrre friniieiiself isresp.Ttrd funvhnl it once couminrd ; hut women (micIi in their unfor luinitr style of educiiiinu) Imxnril every thincr upon one cast of the die; wlull voulh is (lone, nil is ffonc. Nohiimnn creature (lives his ndmirnlion lor nothinir : cither the eye must be chnrmed, or the nndiThtaluhnu irrntilicd. A womnninusl tnlk wisely or look well, 1'iverv hunmii bcimi inusl put up wilh tho coldest civility, who tins neither the clmrius of voulh nor ihe wisdom of ni;e. Neither is thefe ihe slightest coinniisernlioti for decayed necoiuplisluui'iiis no 111:111 mourns over the frttzinulla nf 11 iltntrn, or dnys n tc;ir on ihe relies of mttxiriti lv. Til"' V lire llowers deslined to perish ; hut the dreny liferent tnllllls is nlwnys Ihe subject of solemn piiy; and, even when their lust mcmnrhil is over, their ruins and vestiges are reiT'irded with pious nth" nion. "Thrre is no connection between the ignorance in w hich women arc kept, nnd the preservation of moral nnd religions principle; nod yet certainly ibrrc is, in the minds nf sonic timid and respectable person, a vtijiuc, imh tiuite dreml of knowledge, as if it were capable of prnihu'iivr Ihcsn elfccts. It iniulil almost be supiinscd, from the dread which tho propn-'aiion ol knowledge lias excited, that there was ajiiic ureal secret which was to he kept iu inipi'iirtniMo oleicurilv, that all moral rub s were a s;m cm s uf delusion nud imposture, llin delcctioii of which, by tho improvement of llio umh-rstnnilinir, would bn ntlcudcd with the most fatal couseiucnces to all, nnd parti-cuhiily to wouinn. If wo could possibly understand wbal these ffrcat secrets were, wo niii-ht perhaps he disposed to concur in their prescrvn-lion; but, belii villi? that all the salutary rub s which nro imposed on woinrn nro tho result ol true wisdom, and productive of the iircatrst hap. iincns, wo ennnot undcri-.tnud how tlicy nro to bc-conio less sensible of this truth ill proportion as their power of iliscoverina truth in (fcncnd is increased, nnd the luihit of vicwinir nucstionfl with necurncy nnd comprehension established by education. Tlinre nre men, inibo-d, who nro idwavs cxcluiinintr ncainst everv snocics of power, h ol power, lie. muse it is connected with dniincri their dread of UOUHCS 18 so llllicil rmiie'ci Ulan men iiouiiiaiuiii of uses, that they would cheerfully give up the uso of fire, gunpowder, and printing, to be freed from robbers, incendiaries, and libels. It is true, that every increase of knowledge may possibly render depravity more depraved, as well as it may increase the strength of virtue. It is in itself only newer; and its value depends on its application. But, trust to the natural love of good where there is no temptation to be bad itoperntes no where more forcibly titan in education. No man, whether he be tutor, guardian, or friend, contents himself with infusing the mere ability to acquire ; but, giving the power, he gives with it a taste for the wise and rational exercise of that power; so that an educated person is not only one with stronger and better faculties than others, but with a more usenu propensity n disposition bolter cultivated and associations of a higher nnd more importuut The College of Teachers, the minutes of whose proceedings are published in this number, is an institution great and promising in its pre tensions, and eminently successful in its operations. It has now been several years iu existence, and its objects and history must bo familiar to every one interested in tho cause of universal education. The period of its annual session, is always ona of peculiar interest and general excitement, iu tho city where it usually sits. It is to be desired that it would occasionally change its place of meeting, and so, necessarily, extend its influence. Tho discussions and addresses which it calls forth, aro highly .attractive and exceedingly instructive. We sub join the topics of tho different addresses delivered at its last meeting. Tho moral influence of reward, in a system of education founded on the word of God ; by tho Rev. S..W. Lynd." The expediency of making tho course of instruction in common schools so ample and various as to meet the wants of all classes of citizens ; by S. Lewis, Esq. "Tho importance of moral education, keeping pace with tho progress of tho mechanic arts;" by Rev. R. Iluntoon. "Tho Prussian system of education;1 by Calvin E. Stowe. "The dignity of the office of a professional teacher; by S. Eells, Esq. " A correct knowledge of human nature is essential to successful teaching;" by Rev. J. I). Pierce. "The influence of education on tho physical development of man; by Dr. Win. Wood. "Tho Mechanics Institute of Cincinnati ; by J. P. Foote, Esq. It must have been delightful entertainment to listen to thoso various addresses. Many discussions took place, on subjects connected with tho various branches of education, which must have been still moro entertaining and instructive. The following nro among tho resolutions adopted : u Rewired. That this Convention earnestly re. commend tho use of the Hiblein all our schools. to lie read as a religious exercise, without denominational or sectarian comment, and that it is 1 he deliberate conviction of tins College, that the lii-ble mav be so introduced in perfect consistency with religious freedom, and without offence to the peculiar tenets ol any christian sect. ui(ewi.T, That we approve of a Department of l-jiiucaiiun in tne several Mates ot the rnmn, and recommend to those States of the Western Valley iu which it is not already done, to establish such a department. " lirsnlvid That it is tho deliberate opinion of this body that legislative provision is indispensable, in order to securo geucrul education, in the several States in this Valley. " That while the freest and fullest scone should bo given to individual and associated efforts, a system of public instruction, sulliticnt to meet the wants ol the entire population, should provide for teaching (he usual branches of an English nnd Scientific education ; and that public s bonis of the different grades ought to be provided lor thut purpose, to nn extent sufficient to supply the existing and accruin g deficiencies, under such regulations ns the Legislatures in iho respectiveStates deem best adapted to effect t ho object. "7fo)7f, as the settled sentiment of this Convention, that the capacity for vocal music is common to mankind, and that vocal music may be employed to gri at advantage, as a means cf discipline, ot hcalih, and of intellectual and moral advancement; and oul'M to he made part of (lie daily course of instruction, iu all our common schools, as well as higher seminaries. u lit solved ) That Institutions for mutual instruction, such an Lyceums, Mechanics' Institutes, etc. ought to be encouraged, to supply the wants of Education not yet met by the general system 01 senoois ami colleges." It is thus that this Institution, composed of gentlemen of eminent talents and learning, exerts a beneficial influence on tho mind of the community; nnd thus will tho many important measures which it advocates and recommends, bo accomplished. Among many other items of interest which wo cannot spare room to mention, we notice a Poem, road to tho Convention by Mr. Telford, by Mrs. Caroline Leo Mentz, of Alabama; avd "a letter from Mrs. Julia L. l)u- inont, accompanying an Essay 'on the inducements to adopt teaching ns a profession for life. ' ClIRlsTV's IIlSTCrltH AI. LlORARV. I'ld. 2 Ai. 2"M-7-8. This is a very popular and common method of book publication. It is cheap and useful to the public, and is the occa sion of a very extensive circulation of valuable works, which would otherwise, perhaps, be read only by a few. The form and size of this work is convenient, and w hen the numbers for a year are completed nnd bound, it makes a very neat hook for the library . The present series of num bers, am taken up with tho republication of the i ' ' History of llict Peninsular War, ly N;iiior n work of irroiil valuo nntl pclclirity. Mr. CliriH- ty' Library is )ili!isln il at Oxl'unl, Ohio, niul bring a wcsti'rii work, nnd for tho benefit of the Western community, oii(!it to bo ftustaineit, well nnil handsomely, by w estorn jratronairo. Its pub. li-sher lias lonir been earnestly nnd persevering. j 'j' I'litfased in ckvuting and sustaining tho cli. meter and inereasmi; tun eireuhitinii of western publications. His exertions nro pr.iisc-worthy, and will undoubtedly ultimately bo sureessful. It is n mailer of enquiry, why the numbers of llio Library aro not issued regularly. Cavsf. and Kitixt. The Chief Justice nf New Jcrscv, lately s-iid, in his chnriro to n Grand Jurv of that Stale, that of ibo 11'x capilnl eases which he bad tried since his nppiiinlmcnt, ,irc had their ori.ii in di uiiki uncss, frIt is n singular fact tbnt nliuost everv crime, shipwreck, si cam boat explosion, or disaste'r of on v kind, involving n Ions ot li 11 urn 11 lite, is in sjmo way corniced d wilh drunkenness. Ax I'xrrertov at Ska. A letter from nn officer on board the V. S. Ship North Cnrolinn, dale. I Callao, J ill v id, sn vs that on ihe Friday nuccccd-inir, an Indian, one of the crew, was 10 be hung on honrd the Itoxer, lor tho murder of n ship mate. New P"st Masti:b t Dehaxck Wc have jui learned tint Jonas Colby lias been nnpoinu d 1'oft .Master nt lit liauce, in the place of F. Kvan;', removed. Mr. I'.vans, we believe, has been 11 luilll-ful and honest ollicer. .Viami nf the lAike, A black man was recently tnrrcd nnd fenthcrtd in lirecn-.buiLdi, Indiana, for tn nrr inir a while woman. We wonder how the people would have punished a uliiiu man for mnrrvin a black wo-ninn. Would they bnve sentenced him to be ih cN cd to iho Vice I'rcsidcncv ! Loninitlc Journal. A mm in Connecticut, two or liiree weeks nrro, wishing Ilic frame of his houc robed, envo pu'dic notice, that tiont hut "uond ami I run Van Iturcn ineuM were to consider themselves invited. The Vnn llil Vnn Itilrcintt s conn uuoullv assembled for n IVolic I nud had one. Tliev did not raise the house, but lllcv raiSCU UlC UCVIl. fj'Jttlllllfc Jiniratll. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1837. THE MAILS! THE MAILS! We are annoyed excessively annoyed by tho repeated complaints of our subscribers in distant counties, at tho tardy reception of the Journal and Resistor. In the elegant and impressive languago of Mr. Van llurcn, used in reference to this same troublcsomo subject, wo may exclaim "Our mfferinga IS intolerable." Vie willingly acknowledge to those whose complaints have reached us, that we are our selves Bomewliat at, fault in tins matter. We put our weekly paper to press early on Friday morning, and as fast as a good pressman can deliver the sheets to packers, tlicy are prepared for tho mails, and deposited in the post office; but as with the ordinary haml-press, tho pressman docs not complete the, full edition until Saturday night, we of course must mail about 0110 half of our papers on Saturday. Wc make this explanation in justice to the post office department. We have a present unavoidable delay of one day in mailing one half our papers. But this docs not account for the irregularities of which our friends complain. It does not account for the reception of our packet at Spring-fiold, on the direct route, so late as Tuesday ovening, and at Xenia on Wednesday evening, and at other post offices within fifty miles of this city two or three weeks after publication ! The great fault is in Mr. Kendall's deputies, and we shall hereafter make public all the complaints under this bead we may receive, to tho end that those not at fault may aid in reforming the abuse. Wo daily expect our power press. When that is received, there will bo no delay here. We submit a few of the complaints on file. A subscriber at Pleasant Dale, Hardin county, writes : lI wish you would get the papers in the way of coining more regulnrly. I seldom pet n paper in three weeks nflcr it is printed. They oujibt to como in ono week, ns tho mail comes through every week. This ofiico is on the Marion State Road, leading to Findlay. The fault must be in your postmaster, and I wish you would correct him." Another, from Loian, Hocking county ; we had tho postngo to pay: u I nin compelled to drop you a few lines, for the purpose of informing you that I hnvo received but ono pnper sinco I subscribed. That wns on the 13th of October, since which I hnvo not received a paper. If your pnper enmo regularly lo Logan it would bo patronized. Sir, I hope this will in- duco you to inquire into the cnuso why my paper lias not coino regularly, ns ngrccd on." From Hamilton, Butler county u Now docs it happen tlint your paper is so long after it is pu'ilishcd gelling to Hamilton? The puper shews that you publish on Friday; but it never comes lo band until Monday or Tuesday. Your last pnper came to band 011 Wednesday, I hope the fault is not in you; if I uould believe it was, I would quit taking it. "If you cm expect to hnvo it sent on more speedily, I should liko tu havo il twice a wcuk during Ihe session.'1 From Dajfs Furk, Vaytttc cnuntyi " Your paper comes hero very irregularly. How is it!" From HilUbiirnuli, Highland county.-"Your paper to tho subscribers in our town does not arrive rcgulnrly; wo huvc not hud any for two weeks." 07 The Globe attributes "tho disaster of tho Hank suspension" to Whig merchants, nnd "llioso banks which entered into political schemes." This text from tho Globe, is the subject of sundry preachings by tho Administration press generally. Viewed correctly, it is nothing moro nor less titan adding insult to injury. Whoinduced the banks lo enter into "po litical schemes! Who but tho Administration, which sued and importuned those institutions to enlist in the war upon tho United States Hank, bribing Ibem so to do by placing in their vaults tho public deposiles torn from the National institution in defiance of law! And what brought ruin upon tbn merchants What but the excessive issues and extension of loans lo which tho banks worn enjoined by the Administration! With what graco can tho Administration which seduced tho banks, now upbraid them with the consequences of their desertion of duty! Can the Globe cli quo reply! (JT In looking over the returns from the towns in Massachusetts, wo wcro amused at some of tho results. In tho town of Hull, for instance, the vole in IS.1C stood ; Kverett 7 Morton 0; this year, Kverett 5 Morton 0 the hitler, it will bo seen, holding his own in spite of tho onward career of tho Whigs ! In Sbelburnc, in Mil, Kverett 105 Morton G ; this year it stands, Kverett 106, Morton 3 one-half of Iho strength of tho latter gentleman having basely deserted him! In Goshen, Inst year, Kverett 71) Morton i; this year Kverett 85 Morton 1! Wonder whether Judgo Morion resides in this latter town 1 17TII C'ONT.ni'SKIONAL DISTRICT. Tho Whigs of this district havo put in nom-ination as a randiibite to fill tho vacancy caused by tho resignation of Mr. Looinis, C'iiahi.ks D. CurriN, Ksi. of Columbiana. Tho special election will be held on Monday, Wo admiro tho spirit of tho Whigs of Carroll and Columbiana. They light against desperate odds, hut should they triumph, their glory w ill bo the grealcr. Dr. McKaig is tho Loco Foco candidate. NF.W AGRICULTURAL WORK. Tho editor of the llclinont Chronicle proposes to commence publishing in tho town of St. Cl.iirsville, on Iho first of January next, a new Monthly publication, devoted to tho interests of the firmer, to ho styled Tits Ohio Cuutivatob ano liKi.MoxTGAnnfsnn. Kach number locon-tain eight pages, nnd each pago three columns, with an index ul the closo of each volume fl per nullum. l)7 Laxudox Ciikvks, tho distinguished South Carolina financier, has published his views at length, on tho subject of tho embarrassments of the country. Thus ono after another of tho great minds of tho South, array themselves ngainst tho chimerical doctrines of iho Message. Tho lalo unexpected movement of Mr. Calhoun receives but little countenance front thoso uf his constituents to w hom he looked for support. It will bo fortunate for ihat great statesman, should tho Sub-Treasury sehcnio never again he agitated. " Tho opinions of thi Administration nre sanctioned by the cxpcritiico ul oilier ncs and mi-tinus." Xllob'. That may ull ho true j but late events render it certain Ihat thin " nation" does not "unction" Iho " opinions" uf Iho Administration. IMPORTANT FROM CANADA! Blood has been shed in Canada ! The embryo scenes of a red and fierce struggle, which we doubt not will result in revolution and in dependence, are ill progress. It is iinpossiblo to read the particulars appended, without reflecting upon the record of similar events, as contained in the history of our own land the jealousies and contentions of the native citizens and tho foreign soldiery; the opprobrious epithet of rebels applied by the latter to the former; the general uprising of a people determined lo be free; tho desperate seven-years contest; the glorious result; all spring up into our thoughts, and instruct us as to ihe probable course and termination of that conflict which we bcliove to bo near at hand. The Montreal Courier, (royalist,) from which gazette these extracts are made, after detailing the arrest of a number of tho leading rebels, continues: At 8 o'clock on the same evening, n party of 18 'OTTtftr Royil! Molltrenl Volunteer Cnvalrv, was despatched to St. Johns, with constable Male, to effect ihe urrcst of Messrs. Dr. D'Avignon nnd Do-maray. lluvingquiotlyerfectcd thoirobject, they sot out on their return, about 3 o'clock in the morn-inir, by the same road. Not far from Chambly, tbey met a party of about 30 persons, variously armed, who, however, went olf as they approached.At about a milo front Longucil, they wcro warned by a woman, that a larizo body of men wns in wailing for ilium a little further on; but from BOino cause or other, the information was disregarded, nud the purty proceeded as beforo. They had ffone on but a very short distance, when they found themselves almost closo to a bodv of about 300, in a field oil the right of the road protected by a high fence, and armed with ritlcs and muskets. The party in advance moved on to pass theni, but was received by a heavy fire, which it was impossible for tbcni to return with effect, armed as they were with pistols oulv, nnd frum a body which on account of the hiph fence thoy could not charge, Bword in band. Under these circumstances, they fell bnck on the main body of the party, though not until several shots bad told with effect upon them. Lieut. Krmatingcr was wounded, wo believe, with duck shot, in tho fnco and below the shoulder. Mr. Sbnrpe received a bullet through the leg, a little below tho knee, and Mr. John P. Ash-ton received a slight wound from a slug. Mr. John Moison, Jr. hud a narrow escape for bis life, a bullet passing through his cup and grazing his head. Mr. Joshua Woodboiisc is also wounded, and we believo from all wc hear, severely. Several of the horses, we aro aro told, were more or less wounded. In turning tn rctrcnt, the wugon in which tho constables and tho two prisoners were, wns upset, and ncccssnrilv left behind by the cavalry, who then made their way into Longucil, ncross the fields. On arriving there, they found a detachment of two companies from tho 32d Regiment, under Major Reed, who had been despatched at an early hour from Montreal, to receive and support theni in case of necessity, nut whose oriters unit unfortunately directed hun not to proceed bevond Longucil. The prisoners had, however, then made their escape, nnd the whole body returned to the city fur further orders. Some two hours nftcrward, constable Male returned to the citv, rcporiins none others killed or wounded, and of courso without his prisoners. The llernld slates that two wniron londs of rifles from the United States, passed tlirouirli Farnhain week before last, supposed to be intended for dis tribution among tho inhabitants of the parish of St. Alury, nnil tho neighborhood. Also, that a uuuibcrof wnirons loaded with ritlcs, packed in diesis nud iiiniked "butter and cheese," had left llurlinton for Canada. These rifles aro said to be sold in the country shops nt $"1 each. Tiik Cmr.i' of 'thi: Rnuca, Gaxo Takkx. Amn- b!c Norhet Morin,dircctnr-iu-ehief of the seditious ami treasonable proceedings of iho Perinnncnt anil Central Lommiltce ol iJuclicc, anil duel spy of the Montreal faction, was lodged in jail this morninr, on a similar charge to Ihat on which Joseph Lcirare, Pierre Chasseur, Lueene I rudenu nnd llarlheletni Lnchaucc, were nrrcstcd, A. N. Morin was committed until Saturday, when bo will be further cxniuiiicd. Quebec Minting Her aid nj n canesitay. Sir John Colhorne has called in theold pensioners nnd tho old soldiers, who nro willing to serve, both lo enter on iniiuediulc active service Poim-laire.We learn from the Courier of tho 17th, that the parties arrested in Quebec wero Messrs. Cbssscur, Legnre, Lnchnnco nnd Trudenu tho first beiiur tho printer of tho Liberal. The editors of tlint paper, Messrs. llourbetto nnd Hunter, hnd nut been nrrcstcd, ns was reported here on Monday. The chnrffo nirninst the parties nrrcstcd is for unlawfully nnd seditiously contriving, to disturb tho Queen's peace, bring her government nnd person into contempt, and uliennte the affections nf her subjects. Mr. Leirnro wns a justice of the ponce, but hail been dismissed. Two companies of ihe 31th reoiment, from Upper Canada, nrrivud nt .Montreal on Wednesday 11st. A nnmbcr'of ihe inhnhitnnts of Si. Johns lnv- nlists, hnvo enrolled themselves ns n corps of vol unteers, rendy to net 111 concert Willi the military ns occasion may require. 0 nuhlislicd, some davs since, nn account ol the troubles in St. Ccsnirc, nnd tho determination of a portion of the inhabitants tn sustain Mr. Chaf fers, tho magistrate, in maintaining tho Queen's nulhoritv. It BCcms,howcvcr,thc innlcontcns have proved the stronger n meeting was held on Sunday, nt the church door, nt which resolutions were passed, declarini; that no uioru courts should he held, or wnrrants issued. Mr. Chnlferswns notified nf thi. on Mondny, whereupon ho dcclnrcd the courts suspended, nnd the district in a state of rebellion niriitnst her majesty. His life and property were tbrentened. JV. V. Contnicrcail 'idvcrtiacr. MISSOURI STATE HOUSE DESTROYED 11Y FIRE 1 This morning's Western Mail brings us tho St. Louis llepubliran of the Slst, by which we learn ihat the Stale House in the city of Jeffer son was burnt to the ground on tho 15th instant, and part of tho Stain Library and all tho Kolls and papers in tho office of tho Secretary of State destroyed ! Tho Auditor of Public Accounts succeeded ill saving the papers of his office, "The citizens of this frco and enlightened land, enmtut lonff remain blind to their true interests; truth nnd renson must ultimately prcvuil over lalsehooit nnil sopinstry." uow. Tho Globe, it wii! bo seen, is a close observer of the courso nf events. It reads aright the in' dications of popular feeling, as exhibited in the results of the elections of 1837. Tho citizens nf this free and enlightened land arc opening their eyes, nnd awaking to their true interests. Whv docs the Ohio Journal and Register come so irremdnvly t rii.rmwifl f-.rircM. Can't say ! It is no fault of ours, that the Journal nnd liegisler is not received nt Cincinnati regularly tho morning after publication. j)" lteeently, in tho Haltiinoro county court, Louisa Wallaeo recovered ."()00 damages from Dr. Joseph Snppington, for a breach of marriage promise, OjiiMit'S The four towns in Kssex county, lying north of tho iMcrriiivin river, nnrf adjoining the Slalrnf Arm Hampshire, viz. Mellmen, Haverhill, Aniesbury, and Salisbury, wero represented Inst year iu the General Court by ten Tories and one tl'hiif they nro now regenera led, nnd will bo represented in the next Legislature fty Wings and not a Tory! Voul-sun's Jmcrican. A company has been incorporated In Illinois, for the purpose of manufacturing beet sugar, oil from the poppy, nnd the culture of silk. Tho capital of llio company is $'n0,(IU, with tho privilege of holding real estalo lo a certain ex-lout. VouImii's Jliacriran, The Van Huron Kdiior of ibe Pennsylvania Democrat says, that he bus killed a lurgii tnako. Il reminds us of Ibe story of Cain and AM. bntiwillc Journal. THE CHARITY SCHOOL. In giving place, ns we do with pleasure, to the remarks of "Philanthropos," we cannot withhold a simple expression of our gratifica tion at the extent of the benefits conferred on the city by tho operations of tho benevolent females to whom reference is mado. We had not sup posed their plan embraced so many praiseworthy objects, or that their means of "doing good" were so extensive, as appears by the subjoined paper. We doubt not, an appoal to the citizens for aid, would be liberally responded to. One word to our correspondent. Had we felt at liberty, we should have omitted all that por tion ol Ins communication, in which reference is made to the late political celebration. It is ill-advised, uncalled for, and calculated to preju dice the cause with which he has in a measure connected it. How difficult it is to hitiiain! Beside tho impropriety of dragging forward the celebration, the strictures upon it nro incorrect. There was no "subscription to purchase tar-bar rels, ardent spirit and champaign." We confess our inability to discover any thing in a pub lic celebration of a political victory by bonfires and the thundering of cannon, incompatible with a proper discharge of the benevolent duties in cumbent upon every good citizen. For tlio Journal nnd Register. Mn. Editor : I havo waited several days, in the hope that some ono more able than myself, and better acquainted with the proper data, would accept your generous offer, nnd bring beforo the community Iho condition, wants, and claiinsof the Female Charity Schuol in this city. In ibe absence of bucIi an advocate, you will please to accept the following list of facts, which are obtained from an authentic source. This school was commenced in July, 1831), under tho direction and Bupport of a society consisting of Lndics of all the denominations of christians in this city, (and pcrhups others,) who pay an annual subscription of one dollar. The whole sum raised to the time of th. meeting on Tuesday last, was 750 dollars. The school had bocn conducted five quarters at bn expense of 287 dollars 55 cents. A lot in the rear of Mrs. Parrish's was presented the society, by Alfred Kcllcy, Esq., on which a commodious and convenient brick school-house has been erected, nnd is nearly paid for. The whole number of children received into the school sinco July, 183G, is 1)2, of whom 39 are fatherless and several motherless. The present number is 40 ; the average number is 35. Avcrngc annual expenso of ench child less than $6.20. The Society wero able lo pay all the expenses up to tho (Into of the last report, when their funds were exhausted ; and then the Singing school, lately under the instruction of Mr. Duel, very praise-worthily, ns you havo well said, offered their services, to draw tho public attention to the subject. Permit mo to add, air 1, That this school is conducted by a well-qualified lady, whose very heart is evidently buried iu the work, not only of rescuing these little orphans, or in many cases, worso than orphans, from ignorance, vice, wretchedness, nud ruin; hut in visiting in sickness, and relieving, rending to, nnd counselling the parents of those that have litem, and ntberwiso contributing to tho elevation of their cbnractcr, nnd proportionubly advancing the general interests of society, 2. That this school Inys strong claims upon oer sympathies und libcrulity, through the authority of that common Christianity under whoso benign influences we aro nil very desirous to find our protection nud our enjoyments, whether wc cordially receive its spiritual blessings or not. "Pure religion" requires us "to visit," that is, do good to " the ftithcrlcBS nnd tho widow in their ntlbction." It pronounccB a blessing upon him tlint piticth the poor, nnd a curse upon him that turucth a denf car to tho cries of the needy. 3. This school has great claima upon our sympathies. Who of us that ndw enjoy, in rich profusion, all the comfurts, yen, and llio luxuries of life, can assure himself that bis prospects, bow-ever bright, mny not soon be blasted, his proper ty wasted, his lifo cut short, and his children cast pennylcss, fatherless and motherless, upon the charities of those who mny bo left behind 1 The pious martyr, John Hradford, used to say when he saw a debnscd victim of vice, or a condemned criminal going to tho plnce of execution, "bnt fortheflrneo of God, tbero goesjohn Rrndford." So, render, mny you well sny, when you see n poor, ignornnt nnd vicious orphan, "but for the grnco, tho benevolence nnd bounty of Providence towards 1110 or my parcels, or both, I might have bocn in llio condition of that unhappy child." Dul, Lastly. Il bns n powerful clnim upon your pa triotism. cs, your patriotism. Tnlk as you please, reader, about our excellent Constitution; our literary, scientific, legal nnd theological institutions; our statesmen, philosophers and heroes ; hut, mark my words, unless wisdom devise, and philanthropy execute, some means by which the children nf the mnss of the community the poori the proflignle and tho vicious shall bo brought under tho influence of intellectual, moral, nnd, I will add, religious culturo, fait teddelenda est, must soon bt written on all tho glory of this happiest of lands. When I seo largo subscriptions raised to purchnso tar barrels, nrdent spirit nnd chnmpaign, to celebrate a victory of one politicnl party over another, instead of giving it to cducnte the poor and the orphan, and when I see boys pilfering from the storo doors, boxes. &c, to make tho lire, burn brighter, I think how different is Ibis from Ihe courso of the immortal Washington, who entered tho church to give thanks lo God for victory over tho enemy at Yorktown! And when I consider how ill-ndnptcd nro theso means to maintain tho priceless blessings tlint wcro pur- chnscd by the precious blood of our fnthers, I tremble for the liberties of my country. I refused to give nny thing to burn tnr bnircls with, but 1 will givo twice ns much tothisschool ns the highest subscription on that lisl. Let nil who subscribed lo tho late political celebration, give ns much in proportion to their mennsns I, and all llio poor children and orphans in Columbus will soon bo nblo nnd worthy to tako tho responsibilities left Ihcm by llicir fathers, of preserving to them-selves nnd transmitting to posterity the blessings thence derived; and 10 oil, llio "richest blessings of the lifo that now is," tlicy shnll add tho bright-cr prospects of tho lifo that is 10 come. YourB, PHILANTHROPOS. Tiik FnrsnoM or Kleotioxs. Tho Carlislo (Penn.) Herald niul Kxpositorof Tuesday gives tho following ns Iho substance, if not llin very words, of a letter despatched from Washington in tbnt nbieo. a collide of weeks previous to llio lalo election. Mow many other similar letters worn sent, or remittances made, into this Senatorial district, can only bo guessed; but wo re joice to say that iu this iustanco tho efforts of tho eorruntionisls wcro vain, ns Mr. Penrose wns ro-olecUd lo tho Senate by handsome nia jorily: WisntMiiTnx CtTV, Sept. , 1S37. Hi nil imnortnnt that Pcnroso should bo dc- rni.,.t ,,r. in ilic event of his success, tho hank will bo BiiBtnincd, nnd, in esse of bis dnfrni, it must fall. If money is necessary for bis defent, lei us know, nnd it shall be sent." w It is estimated that in the lower hninn of Ihe Legislature ol Massachusetts, llio Vt lugs will h.vn 11 muinritv of 350 ! Last year there were 370 Whips nd S6J Loco-Focus. llallimorc lArom'ee. From Um London Court Journal. A MP.W TRAGEDY ENACTED AT RIO JANEIRO. A Correspondent has favored us with the fol lowing particulars of a tragic scene which has recently taken place at Itin Janeiro, and which is now the all-engrossing topic of conversation in the fashionable circles there. We tell the tale as it is told to us. A short time sinco a mania was mnch talk ed of in the upper circles of Hio Janeiro that of 1. ount Alphonzo do .uiniga, a youth ol twenty three, with the Marchioness d'Ossara, awidow-who still relained some vestiges of departed beauty. The Marchioness's great slTection for the Count was generally acknowledged, but it was not less known that be sought but to secure her large fortune, and all his precautions had been unable to conceal his violent attachment to liiccardina Soares, a Young and beautiful Por tuguese dancer, whom the enthusiastic frequont- ers ot the Hniziltan opera proclaimed n mated for tho combined accomplishments ofTuglionl and Fanny Klsler. .'. f On the 17th of July last, a new opera, In which Uiccardina was to dauce the Cachuchs, attracted nn overflowing house. IticcardirtB appeared, nnd was received with tumultuous applause. The acclamation became louder still when, on concluding the Cachitcha, she advanced, striking her castanet towards the or chestra But at iho moment she saluted tho admiring audience poor Uiccardina shrieked and fell backwards. She was carried off the stago in horriblo convulsions and utterint; fearful shrieks, and tho curtain dropped. The report . soon spread all over the house that aqua fortis bad been cast upon her, and she was dreadfully burnt. The whole house was transported with rage and indignation. The instinct of the multitude immediately pointed out the Marchioness d'Ossara as tho perpetrator of tho deed. She attended tho performance. The crowd rushed to her box; it was deserted, but on tho rod velvet that ornamented some part of it, yellowish stains wero detected, denoting the action of a corrosive liquid. All doubt was now removed. Tho infuriated spectators devastated the box. The curtain roso ; the manager camo forward and confirmed tho fatal news. "Senora Uiccardina," said he, "is in the most deplorable condition. Her arms, her face, and her bosom arc fearfully burnt; it is to be feared that she will he disfigured for life." The yells became tremendous; deafening shouts of "Revenge P' Down with the wretch!" "Viva la Republics!" were uttered from all quarters. Iu the menu time, a young man who liad precipitately left the theatre, entered the Marchioness's house and was soon in her presence. Moved at his sudden appearance, but striving to dissemble her agitation, "Dear Alphonzo," said sho, "to what circumstance ain I indebted for this happy visit!" The Count looked at hor with fury, but could not utter u word. "Yot nre unwell, sir!" added tho Marchioness. "And Uiccardina Soares!" said ho, gnashing his teeth. "Uiccardina!" replied llio Marchioness,' smiling; 'Uiccardina is a person of so much talent that the public never can admire her at much ns she deserves." Tho Count, after examining her for some seconds in silence, broke out with fearful violence. "IIow came thote stains on your dress, Senora! Why is that gown burnt! Iu vain would you deny the crimo; 'tis you that havo dono the deed." "Well, thon,". relumed the terrified Marchioness, "it is I; but if it bo a crime it is the crime of love," and extending her bauds, she endeavored to appease liiin. The Count seized a cushion, and violently forced it over her faco and head. As she struggled sbeupsi.tatable,aud the noise brought tip lu r attendants. Tho Count rushed out; a doctor was called in, but the .Marchioness hail expired. On the same day tho Count was seised in his house and taken to prison. As for Uiccardina Soares, slight hopes are entertained of hor recovery. Tho corrosive liquid had at tacked Ihe jugular artery, and nothing could aava her li lu but uii operation ol tho most tlangt rout nature, w hich was about to bo attempted. The Loco Focos who have been nuotiug theex- ample of France with so much confidence as a hard money country, will have to abandon that country and go to Spain, Turkey, or Morocco, for their examples, for the new JJank Lnfitte, just organized, is about to issue bills of the amount ol 2b Irancs, or live dollars. I be Manic nt t ranee heretofore has issued no notes lower than 500 francs. The French peoplo begin to believo that the commercial ascendancy of Kng- land, is owing in a great degreo tu her banking system. There is no doubt that banks are good things under proper restrictions, but thoy must represent actual, not fictitious capital, and their issues be carefully restrained and guarded. Kennebec Journal. J7Pctitions to be presented to the Legisla ture, should be sent to Columbus as soon as possible at least not delayed longer than during the first week of tho session. The Legislature convenes on the first Monday in December, ami will probably adjourn much earlier than usual. V e hope the Whigs will sot about a practical reform this winter. A short session lliey may make it a merry one II tbey please, so Ihat they nttend promptly to tho business before Ihcm it is what the people dosiro. Dayton Journal. Oi'R nhxt President. Tho New Orleans Bulletin of tho 15th inst. says "We learned a few days since from n gontfemnn, who has for some time held an important office in Texas, and has been on terms of intimacy with tho Chief Magistrate of tho Hepuhlic, the following ludicrous fact: lie says that President Houston's opinion is, that tho only reason why Van Huron opposes the admission of Texas into the Union, is founded on his apprehensions, lest tho Hero of San Jacinto should aspire to the highest office n iiliin the gift of tho American peoplo, and thus defeat the re-election of tho present incumbent." New Tennesser Senator. The Nashville Banner says that Mr. Foster, the new Senator from Tennessee, is in favor of a National Dank, ami will givo il his support, whenever a majority of the peoplo Bhall demand its establishment, llo looks upon it as a fri'trf expedient to regulate the currency, and tho most secure depository of the public funds. The Ham. in motion. An intelligent gentleman in Missouri, writing lo ihe editor of the Alexandria Gazette, says: "it is generally thoiiobt Ihat a great change in public sentiment has taken plnco lately In ibis State," and that "nt the next election tho Democratic fninilr will wheel out to Ihe right and left by sections.1' Tiik war in I'LomnA. A letter of recent dato from n Philadelphia!! now in Florida, says "Although we have captured Oseola and other principal chiefs, Jones, a leader, with six hundred savages under his command, has just sent word tn Gen. Jesup, that he w ill continue to fight till the setting of the sun." We perceive, by the news from Florida, that Gen. Jesup is slill making vigorous preparations for the Florida campaign. Can't ho iu. duco the remaining chiefs to come in under it jlag of truce? Louisville Journal. In Philadelphia, on Tuesday, U. 8. Hank stock was sold at S-5. The llorald says the same price was bid for more, and aildsi " "The tiipjh ebnrncier which this stock bears in F.nclnnd, ndded to the nbundiineo of money now existing there, renders it a desirnblc object for rs mittnnce. Tbero is evidently a largo amount nf ntonev iu hands for investment, nrisinir partly from the dividends of our city banks, which mv pnyahle on llio IH1I1 inst." The candle of Van Uiircnism is going out, Rnrhrslrr Telegraph. Well please to wet your fingers nnd pinch the snuff, so that it may not "leave a stench bo bind." Louisville Journal. Tho Boston Post (V, II.) consoles ill party for thoir recent rout iu Massachusetts, by assuring them that their vote now In within a fun thousand of what It was last November ! At this rate tbey am in a fair way to csrry th RtalO ! Dullimoix Chroniclt,